Indulge your sweet tooth with this easy and delicious vanilla wafer cake recipe. Made with simple ingredients like vanilla wafers, eggs, sugar, butter, and vanilla extract, this cake is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. The vanilla wafer crumbs provide a unique texture and taste that will have everyone asking for seconds. With a preparing time of just 30 minutes, you can whip up this delightful dessert in no time. Serve it at birthday parties, family gatherings, or simply enjoy a slice with your afternoon tea. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this delightful homemade cake.
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla wafer crumbs, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar, if desired. Slice and serve.
